Makibefo (2001)

Director:

Alexander Abela

Writers:

Alexander Abela, William Shakespeare (play)

Stars:

Martin Zia, Neoliny Dety, Gilbert Laumord

Cast

Credited cast:
Martin Zia	...	Makibefo
Neoliny Dety	...	Valy Makibefo
Gilbert Laumord	...	Le conteur
Victor Raobelina	...	Le sorcier
Jean-Félix	...	Danikany
Boniface	...	Kidoure
Jean-Noël
Bien Rasoanan Tenaina	...	Malikomy
Nobel Mahatsinjo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Randina Arthur

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

foreign language adaptation | shakespeare's macbeth | based on play | character name in title

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

Malagasy English

Release Date:

17 October 2001 (France)

Filming Locations:

Faux Cap, Madagascar

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Eye Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

User Reviews

Better Macbeth than Macbeth!

This transfer of MacBeth to a timeless African coastal village illustrates that political ambition and the consequent violence are universal issues across time and space. The use of local people, apparently not only untrained as actors but unfamiliar with film and television, results in an entirely convincing and fascinating depiction of the culture in which the action takes place. The brilliantly conceived framing, filming and editing of the scenes in the desert and coastal environment is achieved with a stark and simple style somewhat reminiscent of Bergman. An occasional narrator keeps the whole thing on track and fully anchored to Shakespeare's drama. Nevertheless, the details of the interpretation are never less than surprising and compelling. Highly recommended.